Marriage contract, wealth and succession for entrepreneurs and private clients
Advisory for private clients and entrepreneurial families on marriage contracts, wealth structuring and succession in the Franco-German context.
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Marriage contract and wealth
Marriage contracts for entrepreneurs and structured solutions at the wealth–company interface.
Business succession and inheritance
Succession solutions for entrepreneurs, shareholders and families in Germany and France.
FAQ
- What does a marriage contract cover for entrepreneurs?
- A German marriage contract regulates in particular the matrimonial property regime, equalisation of accrued gains, post-marital maintenance and pension rights. For entrepreneurs, it primarily protects shareholdings from equalisation claims on divorce and secures the continued operation of the company.
- When should a marriage contract be concluded?
- A marriage contract can be concluded before or during the marriage. It is particularly advisable before marriage, ahead of significant wealth transfers, or when founding or acquiring a company. It can be amended later as life circumstances change.
- What is the difference between community of accrued gains and separation of property?
- Under community of accrued gains — the German statutory regime — assets remain separate during the marriage; only the gain accrued during the marriage is equalised on its end. Separation of property excludes this equalisation entirely.
- How does intra-family business succession work?
- It is typically structured through lifetime transfers, succession clauses in the articles of association, wills or inheritance contracts. Tax, matrimonial and corporate aspects must be coordinated to safeguard liquidity and corporate continuity.
- How much does a marriage contract cost with an attorney?
- The attorney's fee is typically billed on an hourly or fixed-fee basis depending on assets and complexity. Notarial fees for the required notarisation are added and calculated on the transaction value.